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 Ramey, C.T., & Ramey, S. L. (1998). Early intervention and early experience. American Psychologist, 53(2), 109-120


This article is called Early Intervention and Early Experiences. This article is written by Craig and Sharon Ramey. This article talks about early intervention. In the United States early intervention services are mandated for young children, as young as preschool children, with mental disabilities. Public Law 105-17, the amendments to the individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 1997, regulates the social forces. “In 1975, Congress passed landmark legislation to ensure that all children would receive a free and appropriate education. Known originally as The Education for All Handicapped Children Act, this led to the creation of a complex special-education system throughout the United States.” (Ramey & Ramey p. 111) Early intervention is extremely important. If disabilities are caught in the early years or early stages they are more easily treated or dealt with. Children that are given early intervention are most likely so succeed at a developmentally appropriate pace.